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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/2018 EDAC Minutes 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: May 3, 2018 MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Schueller, Nathan Vojtech, Andrew Cravaro Thomas Colgan, Patrick Kohler, Don Johnson, Michael Ruhland, Chad Wagner MEMBERS ABSENT: Julie Schwartz OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Grochala, Mara Strand, Ryan Saltis APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Mr. Cravaro to approve the minutes from April 5, 2018 and passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. 49/J Concept Plan – Lyngblomsten Senior Community Mr. Grochala updated the board on the 49/J corner. Previous applicant recently pulled their application. Mr. Grochala introduced representatives. Property is currently guided mixed use. Jeff Heinecke, President/CEO, informed the board about Lyngblomsten operations. Mr. Ruhland asked if Lyngblomsten hires or contracts employees. Mr. Heinecke hires employees directly. Current retention rate is 94%. Mr. Vojtech asked what the wait time is to use facility. Mr. Heinecke said the general care facility runs at 95% capacity. Mr. Vojtech asked about transitional care. Mr. Heinecke informed the board about available care plans. Mr. Kohler asked about Hospice. Mr. Heinecke said Lyngblomsten does not have a dedicated hospice service but serves hospice patients. Mr. Moore stated the facility focuses on small house hold feels. Mr. Judd Fenlon, of Grand Real Estate Advisors, talked about the specifics of the 49/J property and what is being proposed. 2  Independent living apartments (100 units), assisted living apartments (50 units), long- term skilled nursing. Mr. Fenlon presented the site plan. Mr. Cravaro asked about the increase of traffic. Mr. Judd stated a traffic study will take place. About half of residents will have vehicles and average 1 resident per unit, unlike an apartment building. Mr. Grochala stated there will be capacity improvements. Mr. Ruhland noted the parking stalls and if there is underground parking. Mr. Rick Moore, Wold Architects, stated there needs to be enough parking to allow for shift changes. Mr. Ruhland asked about height of the building. Mr. Fenlon stated buildings are 1, 3, and 4 stories. Specifics will be worked out in the application and review process. Mr. Ruhland asked about the anticipated staff needs. Mr. Heinecke stated about 30 staff. During overlap shift (2:30-3:00) will be toward 60 staff members. Mr. Moore presented building renderings – care facility, townhomes (rental and/or buy, 1350- 1750 square feet in size). Mr. Fenlon presented the reasoning behind the mixed use on the property and demand. Mr. Vojtech asked for clarification on HUD. Mr. Heinecke stated the current facility has HUD housing but not looking as an option for this facility. Mr. Ruhland stated the state average for skilled nursing is 90% and Lyngblomsten is running at 95%. Mr. Heinecke stated Anoka County is currently under bedded. Mr. Ruhland asked what the occupancy rate needs to be at from a business perspective. Mr. Heinecke stated 95% would be needed. Mr. Wagner asked about the next closest community facility similar to what is presented. Mr. Heinecke stated Presbyterian Homes in North Oaks. Mr. Cravaro stated this is quality people who want to build a quality building. Feeling like we are kicking the can down the road as far as the commercial building on the corner with no set plans. Mr. Grochala stated the value of the projects have increased over time and will spur interest on the corner. The board voted unanimously yes to move project forward. Chair Schueller requested and update at the June EDAC meeting. B. Project Updates ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 A.M.